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  2. definition 1: to hunt, catch, and eat another animal. Foxes prey on small animals. similar words: chase, consume, devour, feed, hunt, pursue, track. definition 2: to cheat or harm someone; to take advantage of another person. The bully preyed on smaller classmates.

  3. The meaning of PREY is an animal taken by a predator as food. How to use prey in a sentence.

  4. www.twinkl.com › parenting-wiki › preyWhat is prey? - Twinkl

    Prey is the term used for an animal that is eaten by another animal. Predators hunt their prey for food. An example of this is a fox hunting a rabbit.

  5. a creature that is hunted and killed for food by another animal: The prey had been sighted.

    • What Is Prey?
    • Types of Prey
    • Common Predator and Prey Examples
    • Are Humans Predators Or Prey?

    Let's start with an example. 'A fox hunts a rabbit, chasing it before finally eating it'. In this scenario, the fox is the predator and the rabbit is the prey. A predator is an animal that hunts or preys on other animals for food. The animals they eat are known as prey. Predators and their prey are an important part of the food chain.

    The relationship between predator and prey is known as predation. Predation can occur in a variety of different ways. An animal hunting another for food is a form of predation called carnivory. When the prey being hunted is the same species as the predator, it is known as cannibalism. When plants are the prey, it is called herbivory.

    Lion and zebra
    Bear and fish
    Fox and rabbit
    Polar bear and seal

    Humans can be both predator and prey, depending on the situation. Without weapons and tools, humans are easy prey for carnivores like lions and bears. But when armed and prepared, humans can quickly become the predator and turn the tide against stronger and faster animals.

  6. PREY definition: an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal. Learn more.

  7. Definitions of prey. noun. animal hunted or caught for food. synonyms: quarry. see more. noun. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence. “he fell prey to muggers”. synonyms: fair game, quarry, target.

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